1 / 9Protests against President Donald Trump’s administration broke out across the United States on Saturday, April 19, as demonstrators from cities and towns nationwide voiced alarm over what they perceive as threats to American democratic values. (Image: AP)
2 / 9According to Associated Press (AP), the demonstrations took various forms – from marches in the heart of Manhattan and rallies outside the White House to symbolic gatherings at Revolutionary War sites, including one in Massachusetts commemorating the 250th anniversary of the historic “shot heard ’round the world.” (Image: Reuters)
3 / 9In Denver, hundreds convened at the Colorado State Capitol, waving US flags, some upside down as a distress signal, and holding banners in support of immigrants, with messages like “Hands Off!” echoing through the crowd. (Image: AP)
4 / 9Thousands also turned out in Portland, Oregon, for a downtown march, while in San Francisco, protesters arranged themselves on a beach to spell out “Impeach & Remove” beside an inverted American flag, the AP reported. (Image: AP)
5 / 9In Anchorage, Alaska, marchers carried signs detailing a wide array of grievances, including one that read: “No sign is BIG enough to list ALL of the reasons I’m here!” (Image: AP)
6 / 9Protests extended to Tesla dealerships, where demonstrators voiced opposition to Trump adviser Elon Musk, criticising his involvement in efforts to downsize federal agencies. Meanwhile, some groups chose community service as their form of protest, organising food drives, teach-ins, and volunteer efforts at local shelters. (Image: Reuters)
7 / 9These events followed a wave of similar demonstrations just two weeks prior. Organisers say their opposition centers on what they describe as violations of civil liberties and the Constitution, particularly regarding immigrant deportations and drastic cuts to the federal workforce. (Image: AP)
8 / 9Tapping into the spirit of the American Revolution, the AP reported that some rallies featured imagery and slogans from the colonial era. In Anchorage, a reenactor in period costume held a “No Kings” sign, while another protester nearby declared, “The Feudal Age is OVER.” (Image: AP)
9 / 9In Columbia, South Carolina, several hundred people rallied at the statehouse, their signs bearing messages like “Fight Fiercely, Harvard, Fight.” Meanwhile, in New York City, demonstrators marched from the public library up to Central Park and past Trump Tower, chanting, “No fear, no hate, no ICE in our state,” to the beat of drums. (Image: AP)
